Brake Fluid General Information
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WARNING:
- Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!
- Wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with the skin with a lot of water.
- If it contacts the eyes, wash out the eye and see a doctor.
- Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). Mineral oil damages the plugs and rubber grommets in the brake system.
- Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air, and must therefore be stored in air-tight containers.
- When bleeding, brake fluid that has been flushed through must not be reused and must be disposed of properly.
- Observe waste disposal regulations!
- Due to its corrosive effect, brake fluid cannot come in contact with paint or painted parts.
Even the smallest amount on a seal or boot can cause the part to change and thereby affect the function of the brake system. The results of an unclean brake system first show themselves months later, causing increased repair costs, especially on vehicles with ABS.
A = Boot - Original size
B = Boot - Swollen through contact with mineral oil
It is implied by the previously mentioned points that:
- Keep containers of brake fluid closed securely. This is to make sure that no oil, dirt or cleaning materials and no humidity can enter the container.
- Store containers of brake fluid away from oil (even hydraulic oil) and cleaning fluids to prevent an accidental mixing of both fluids or even filling the brake system with the wrong fluid.
NOTE:
Use new brake fluid only.
Wash off any spilled brake fluid with plenty of water.